US FinTech regulation: a divided picture at the federal level
While the prudential regulators are testing the waters in FinTech regulation, other federal agencies have also focused on FinTech’s potential. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
New EU laws legitimise FinTech challengers
Rule changes open up ways for consumers to bypass banking sector. Read more: www.ft.com
FinTech VC funding on track to outpace 2015 by 36%
Fintech is on pace to best venture capital 2015 fundraising by 36% this year as startups focus on transparency and ease-of-use to disrupt the incumbents. Read more: bankinnovation.net
Is FinTech Ireland’s hidden secret and open opportunity?
It is a significant understatement to say that both the ICT and international financial services sectors are a major part of Ireland’s economic success. Read more: www.siliconrepublic.com
Accenture call for applicants for the Asia-Pacific Innovation Lab
Applications will soon open for Accenture’s 12-week program that helps early- and growth-stage FinTech companies accelerate. Read more: www.businesswire.com
Transparency missing from the suppliers of capital to FinTechs
The ReversePitch event at Technopark, was a wonderful fusion across the ecosystem and it captured much of the emerging interactivity. Read more: www.bankinnovation.com
Visa Everywhere Initiative lands in Europe with €50,000 prize
Visa is bringing its Everywhere Initiative to Europe, dangling a €50,000 prize in front of FinTech startups. Read more: www.finextra.com